Angela M. Doel, Psychotherapist, Author at Blog For Therapist

10 Best Behavioral Health Screening Tools for Clinicians

Behavioral health screening tools offer a structured way to assess, monitor, and guide client treatment. These tools help identify mental health challenges early, track progress over time, and support clinical…

Software Comparisons

Billing & Insurance

10 Best Accounting Software for Therapists in 2025: A Complete Guide

Managing finances effectively is a critical aspect of running a successful therapy practice. From invoicing and expense tracking to tax preparation and financial reporting, the right accounting software streamlines a…

Billing & Insurance

Private Practice

How to Improve Staff Retention Rates for SUD Counselors

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors play a vital role in addressing the addiction crisis, but retaining skilled counselors in this field is an ongoing problem. High turnover rates negatively impact…

Private Practice

Billing & Insurance

What Counts as a Therapy Business Expense? A Complete Breakdown

Understanding which expenses are business-related is crucial to managing a private practice. Properly tracking and deducting these expenses is essential for accurate accounting, tax compliance, and maximizing profits. This guide…

Billing & Insurance

Billing & Insurance Legal & Compliance Tools

What is a Superbill? A Complete Guide

Understanding medical billing is essential for serving your clients effectively. One term you’ve likely encountered is the superbill—a document for practices that offer out-of-network services. Whether you're new to private…

Billing & Insurance, Legal & Compliance, Tools

Treatment Plans

How to Write Substance Abuse Treatment Plans (With Examples)

Substance abuse treatment plans guide clients in recovery, setting clear goals and measuring progress over time. A well-written and precisely structured treatment plan outlines specific, individualized strategies that address the…

Treatment Plans

How to Write an Anger Management Treatment Plan (With Examples)

Explosive outbursts and aggressive reactions negatively impact relationships, job performance, and overall well-being. When a client can’t control their anger, creating a structured anger management treatment plan allows them to…

Treatment Plans

Therapy Techniques

CBT Reframing Techniques & Examples

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A core CBT tool is cognitive reframing, which helps clients identify, challenge, and replace negative or distorted…

Therapy Techniques

Tools

7 Best Behavioral Health Apps for Clinicians

Technology integration has revolutionized behavioral health practices, providing therapists with innovative methods to optimize administrative tasks, boost client involvement, and improve therapeutic results. Behavioral health apps are more user-friendly and…

Tools

EHRs vs. Paper Records: Why You Should Make the Switch

Electronic health records (EHRs) are the backbone of efficient and effective clinical practice management. Yet many therapists still rely on traditional paper records, whether out of habit, perceived convenience, or…

Tools